Let us dive into the set of required documents which are mandatory to ensure a successful application.
Guide to Study in Germany1 min read
Now that you have selected a program of your choice and you fully understand its application requirements, let us dive into the set of required documents which are mandatory to ensure a successful admission application. Following is a well-versed list of almost all the documents that you require for your admission application.
Bachelors/Masters Degree(s)
Bachelors/Masters Transcript(s)
Higher Secondary School Certificate (HSSC) / A-Levels Certificate
Secondary School Certificate (SSC) / O-Levels Certificates
English Language Certificate (GRE, IELTS or TOEFL)
German Language Certificate
English Proficiency Letter (from your recent Bachelors/Masters university)
Two-Three Reference Letters
Academic Curriculum Vitae (CV)
Letter of Motivation (LOM) or Statement of Purpose (SOP)
Passport
Computerized National Identity Card
Tip(s):
Documents 8, 9 and 10 give you an opportunity to set yourself apart from other candidates and show your academic and non-academic achievements, as well as facets of your personality that can potentially impress the admission committee, such as being hardworking, motivated or organized.
It would be beneficial to obtain reference letters from senior faculty members of your university or team supervisors at work. Ask your teachers or supervisors to be very specific about your achievements, skills and projects and how your profile fits well for the program for which you are applying.
These are all possible documents and some of them (for example German Language Certificate) might not be required for the program of your choice. Hence, read the program requirements very carefully!